"Go higher, fly higher!"

As the hot air balloon took off, Liu Xingming became more and more excited.

Compared to the nervousness he was during the first flight, Liu Xingming was confident at this moment. Not to mention that he was sure to get it, his general orientation could still be controlled.

If the emperor gave him such an important task, he naturally could not disappoint the emperor.

The advantage of hot air balloons is that they can be high or low, and they can fully detect the enemy's layout.

This is something that ordinary sentry cannot do.

Moreover, the hot air balloon can even fly over the city, achieving an unexpected effect.

This time, Liu Xingming planned to walk over Baling City and take a good look at the Donglu's defense situation.

At the beginning, the hot air balloon must be raised, and then slowly lower it after reaching the sky above Baling.

It is important to grasp the height. You should neither be too high to see the situation in the city clearly. You should not be too low to let the enemy discover it.

After all, hot air balloons still have flaws, that is, they are not fully enclosed.

Once the Donglu saw the Ming soldiers in the basket, they naturally understood what was going on.

If they shoot arrows, it is hard to guarantee that the hot air balloon will not be shot.

Once the hot air balloon is shot, Liu Xingming will be shot to death with his reconnaissance team!

"Be careful, the wind is right now, it's down!"

Liu Xingming calmly commanded that this was his absolutely familiar field, and no one could do better than him.

Gradually the hot air balloon was falling, and Liu Xingming could see the underground houses clearly.

He could even see the patrolling Qing soldiers after a while.

"Okay! Don't drop any more! Stop!"

This height is the most suitable one. He can see the Qing soldiers clearly, but it won't be that clear. Similarly, the Qing soldiers will not see him very clearly.

This distance is relatively safe.

The hot air balloon floated from south to north, and along the way, Liu Xingming could clearly see the patrolling Qing soldiers and the rows of houses.

Finally he saw the prefect's office!

The stone lion and bluestone screen wall in front of the yamen were very conspicuous, which he could see at a glance!

There are also county government offices in Wushan County, which look similar to this government office.

However, the county magistrate of Wushan County is Liu Xingming's father Liu Tichun.

In fact, the situation of the thirteen families in Kuidong is basically the same. They are all garrisoning troops and farming, and commanding soldiers and generals to lead military and political power.

The advantage of doing this is that it can be enforced and has absolute control. The disadvantage is that since the commander has to deal with military affairs and government affairs, he has great personal pressure.

Liu Tichun often complained that no one could help him share the burden. At that time, Liu Xingming was still young and could not experience his father's hard work every day.

Now that he thinks, he does have many things wrong.

If he could share the burden with his father early, his father wouldn't be so tired, right?

Of course, it’s not too late to wake up now.

Liu Xingming should be grateful to the emperor. If the emperor had not boldly activated him to give him this opportunity, he would not have known the responsibility he should bear as a man.

No one is more hard and tiring than a man, but it is worth it if he can win the family, country and the world.

There are many aspects to serving the country.

What Liu Xingming is doing now may not be much compared to those soldiers who fight bloody battles, but it is also of value.

The result of his one-time investigation may have reduced the number of unnecessary sacrifices from the Ming army soldiers.

"Major General, the building in front should be the granary of Donglu, right?"

A personal soldier pointed to a building not far from the government office and said.

Liu Xingming looked closely and saw that there was indeed a decent building.

He recalled what his father said to him.

Generally speaking, the granary is located in the center of the city. It does not have to be the center, but it must be a center position.

Moreover, the granary is generally very close to the county government office.

This is because the officials in the yamen need to go to the granary on time to check the amount of food. If they are too far away, it will take too much time to go back and forth.

So usually, the granary and the yamen are next to each other.

Liu Xingming looked carefully and found that some people who looked like officials did enter and exit the yard.

Judging from the clothes, it is obviously not an official robe, but it is not the kind of coarse cloth clothes worn by ordinary people. It should be a minor official.

And he found that some people with a stick-shaped appearance used carts to transport bags of things into the yard.

This should undoubtedly be food.

“Tell me this position.”

Liu Xingming was extremely excited.

It is really critical to find the enemy's granary.

The reason why the siege battle lasted for a long time was that the food and supplies of the defending city were consumed.

When the troops of both sides are not very different, whoever has more food and grass reserves will often be the winner.

The defending city is nothing more than the advantages of city walls and food and grass.

Once his granary is abolished, the defenders will inevitably have a great morale.

At that time, the attack will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort.

"Go back!"

Liu Xingming couldn't wait to tell the emperor about his discovery!

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"Your Majesty, General Liu is asking for a meeting!"

Since the Eastern Expedition, the eunuch Han Miao has been accompanying him and personally serving the emperor's daily life.

After spending time together for a long time, he knew his preferences and habits about the emperor very clearly.

He knows more than anyone else when he should say what.

"Oh? Come in."

"Abide by the order!"

There was not much attention in the military camp. After getting Zhu Youlang's permission, Han Miao walked out of the account and smiled at Liu Xingming and said, "General Liu, Your Majesty is here to face the saint."

Liu Xingming nodded gratefully and said, "Thank you, father-in-law."

He tidied up his clothes and took a deep breath to calm down. Although it was not the first time he met the saint, Liu Xingming still felt a little nervous.

His father Liu Tichun often warned him that he must show absolute obedience in front of the emperor and not be able to transcend the rules at all.

Being with the king is like a tiger, and if you are not careful, your head may fall to the ground.

Liu Xingming always kept it in mind, for fear of annoying the emperor.

After entering the tent, Liu Xingming immediately knelt down and bowed.

"I am the son of Wanguo, Liu Xingming, to pay homage to Your Majesty, Your Majesty's Holy An."

"Xingming is here, I'll give you a seat!"

Zhu Youlang has always wanted to win over the descendants of these Thirteen Honors.

Among these second generations of honor, Liu Xingming has outstanding abilities and courage.

Zhu Youlang naturally wanted to focus on cultivating him.

"Your Majesty, I came to see you because of a major discovery!"

Liu Xingming inherited Liu Tichun's straightforwardness and said straight to the point.

"Oh? Tell me."

Zhu Youlang said with great interest.

"Report to Your Majesty, I discovered a granary that was suspected to be a Donglu during the investigation by taking a hot air balloon. Although it is impossible to determine, it is almost the same."

Zhu Youlang's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Grain silo?"

Of course he understands what this means.

There are many strong soldiers in Baling City, and his Ming army has the hardest bone to crack since its entry into Huguang.

If we can use our skill to destroy the granary, it will help the Ming army to take down Baling.

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Chapter completed!